severely
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Meaning · English
In a severe manner.
Adverb
Examples
After the first day they left her severely alone, their plea to their husbands, her uncompromising independence.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “severely” mean?
In a severe manner.
Is “severely” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.